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Job Description
Train animals for riding, harness, security, performance, or obedience, or assisting persons with disabilities. Accustom animals to human voice and contact; and condition animals to respond to commands. Train animals according to prescribed standards for show or competition. May train animals to carry pack loads or work as part of pack team.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 39-2011.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 34,580.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 16.00
- Currently, there are 13,590 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Animal Trainers”.
Also Known As…
- Animal Trainers
- Trainer
- Service Dog Trainer
- Racehorse Trainer
- Horse Trainer
- Guide Dog Mobility Instructor (GDMI)
- Guide Dog Instructor
- Dog Trainer
- Dog Obedience Instructor
- Agility Instructor
- Whale Trainer
- Trick Rodeo Rider
- Snake Charmer
- Show Horse Driver
- Show Dog Trainer
- Seeing Eye Dog Trainer
- Seeing Eye Dog Teacher
- Ring Conductor
- Pet Training Instructor
- Pet Handler
- Outrider
- Obedience Trainer
- Monkey Trainer
- Marine Mammal Trainer
- Marine Animal Trainer
- Lion Trainer
- Lion Tamer
- Horseman
- Horse Wrangler
- Horse Breaker
- Hearing Dog Trainer
- Guide Dog Trainer
- Equestrian Trainer
- Equestrian
- Elephant Tamer
- Dolphin Trainer
- Dog Show Judge
- Dog Handler
- Canine Service Teacher
- Bronc Buster
- Bronc Breaker
- Animal Handler
Tasks for “Guide Dog Trainer”
- Evaluate animals for trainability and ability to perform.
- Administer prescribed medications to animals.
- Train dogs in human assistance or property protection duties.
- Advise animal owners regarding the purchase of specific animals.
- Train and rehearse animals, according to scripts, for motion picture, television, film, stage, or circus performances.
- Instruct jockeys in handling specific horses during races.
- Train dogs to work as guides for the visually impaired.
- Evaluate animals to determine their temperaments, abilities, or aptitude for training.
- Talk to or interact with animals to familiarize them to human voices or contact.
- Keep records documenting animal health, diet, or behavior.
- Train horses or other equines for riding, harness, show, racing, or other work, using knowledge of breed characteristics, training methods, performance standards, and the peculiarities of each animal.
- Retrain horses to break bad habits, such as kicking, bolting, or resisting bridling or grooming.
- Cue or signal animals during performances.
- Use oral, spur, rein, or hand commands to condition horses to carry riders or to pull horse-drawn equipment.
- Organize or conduct animal shows.
- Observe animals' physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
- Conduct training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors for competition, entertainment, obedience, security, riding, or related purposes.
- Place tack or harnesses on horses to accustom horses to the feel of equipment.
- Feed or exercise animals or provide other general care, such as cleaning or maintaining holding or performance areas.
Related Technology & Tools
- Flat halters
- Side reins
- Bite sleeves
- Bite suits
- Equine ear plugs
- Agility jumps
- Draw reins
- Personal computers
- Stud chains
- Equine training harnesses
- Pin brushes
- Agitation whips
- Agility dog walks
- Agitation sticks
- Training surcingles
- Dog muzzles
- Slicker brushes
- Agility tunnels
- Dog training collars
- Long leashes
- Training whistles
- Lead ropes
- Clicker targets
- Agility A-frames
- Dog cooling vests
- Rope halters
- Bite tugs
- Agility pause tables
- Training forks
- Swivel carabiners
- Agility tire jumps
- Agility see-saws
- Tracks Software
- Microsoft Project
- Database software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Windows
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Work scheduling software